
Running a Linux distribution from a USB stick requires the fastest possible speed. Inexpensive flash drives, while technically "USB 3.1β, are so slow that they are slower than even mechanical platter hard drives in both reading and writing. That's why I bought this.

Compact and Convenient: SanDisk Cruzer Fit USB 32GB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-A11)
66 Review

32GB SanDisk USB Flash Drive (SDCZ430-032G-A46)
78 Review

Sandisk Ultra Flair 128 GB Silver USB Flash Drive: Reliable and High-Speed Storage
65 Review

Samsung BAR Plus 128GB - High-Speed USB 3.1 Flash Drive Titan Gray (MUF-128BE4/AM)
67 Review

2 TB External HDD ADATA DashDrive Durable HD650, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Blue
55 Review

18 TB External HDD Western Digital WD Elements Desktop, USB 3.0, black
95 Review

π Seagate Backup Plus Slim STHN2000400 2TB Portable Hard Drive - Black: Your Reliable External Storage Solution
93 Review

π Seagate Expansion 3TB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (STEA3000400) in Black
60 Review